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Originally Posted by camaroitalia
May sound odd but what if I were to eat grilled chicken or fish for breakfast/early morning afternoon? to get my highest calorie and protein foods in earlier in the day, then eat egg white, fruits, oatmeal, salads, etc. the lighter stuff later?
Would that offer any added benefits over having my proteins later? Or would it not really matter?
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It does matter. Many people work out and eat correctly but timing is also important. In theory you should eat carbs earlier in the day when your body utilizes them for fuel and has less of a chance to store them as fat, which it does very effectively. Proteins on the other hand do not get stored as fat so it is important to eat proteie protein with every meal to provide a constant supply of them. Also if you follow nutrient timing you would consume a high GI protein drink/ meal before and after working out. Normally you stay away from starchy high GI carbs except for around workouts. In order for your body to utilize protein it needs insulin and insulin rises with the consumption of high GI carbs. There is a 20 min window after working out to get the much needed protein to your muscles so a fast acting(high GI) carb consumed with protein gets the job done. You should never eat a complex carb like oatmeal and never a fat with a workout drink as it slows the digestion.
A while back I posted a few examples of meals that follow the rules of nutrient timing, I will see if I can find them and re-post for those that have not seen it.
Also was mentioned about casein protein. Casein is a slow digesting protein so is not best suited around workouts. A little tip, your muscles/body grows and recouperates while you are sleeping/resting so it is good to provide added protein during this time but you would not want to eat before sleeping as you will burn very few cals and what you eat gets stored as fat so I try not to eat after about 7 pm with the exception of low or no fat cottage cheese. The reason is it is a good source of casein protein so it provides a steady, longer lasting flow of protein when you can use it and reduces the period of time between your last and next meals of the day without adding tons of cals.